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OCTAVIO LEON
I started my professional career in child welfare. I transitioned to mental health and primarily work with adolescents, providing ... More
Therapist
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LCSW
Male
I started my professional career in child welfare. I transitioned to mental health and primarily work with adolescents, providing mental health resources and interventions and... More
Bakersfield, CA
Foster Care/Adoption
PAMELA NSOROMA JAMES
I am a licensed psychotherapist in California, and I specialize in the examination of the human experience, with an emphasis in tr... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LCSW
Female
I am a licensed psychotherapist in California, and I specialize in the examination of the human experience, with an emphasis in trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression disorders... More
Bakersfield, CA
Foster Care/Adoption
VANESSA PULIDO
Hello! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy based in California. I have been a practicing clinician for 5 years and I've wor... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Female
Hello! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy based in California. I have been a practicing clinician for 5 years and I've worked in the Mental Health field for a total of... More
Bakersfield, CA
Foster Care/Adoption
BRITT MORRISSEY
Life is often challenging and can be overwhelming. A good therapist can ease these challenges and turn them into opportunities for... More
Therapist
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LCSW
Female
Life is often challenging and can be overwhelming. A good therapist can ease these challenges and turn them into opportunities for growth. I am a therapist with twenty years e... More
Bakersfield, CA
Foster Care/Adoption
ROBIN AQUINO
Hello! My name is Robin Aquino, a licensed LCSW in California. I am passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenge... More
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Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LCSW
Female
Hello! My name is Robin Aquino, a licensed LCSW in California. I am passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion and confidence. Whether you... More
Bakersfield, CA
Foster Care/Adoption
MOLLY BANKS
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) specializing in perinatal mental health, addressing symptoms of anxiety and depressi... More
Therapist
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LCSW
Female
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) specializing in perinatal mental health, addressing symptoms of anxiety and depression, low frustration tolerance, social/emotion... More
Bakersfield, CA
Foster Care/Adoption
AMANDA PELAEZ
Hi! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been practicing for 7 years. I have received my masters degree from Cali... More
Therapist
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LMFT
Female
Hi! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been practicing for 7 years. I have received my masters degree from California Baptist University, and am currently p... More
Bakersfield, CA
Foster Care/Adoption
TRACY MALLETT
Kudos on taking this first step toward change! I am a licensed psychologist, licensed marriage and family therapist, and an intern... More
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LP
Female
Kudos on taking this first step toward change! I am a licensed psychologist, licensed marriage and family therapist, and an international parenting, divorce, and coparenting c... More
Bakersfield, CA
Foster Care/Adoption
ALFONSO CARBAJAL
Hello, I am a therapist who focuses on improving the lives of his clients. I will help empower them to enrich their lives. Toget... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LCSW
Male
Hello, I am a therapist who focuses on improving the lives of his clients. I will help empower them to enrich their lives. Together we can explore methods on helping the ind... More
Bakersfield, CA
Foster Care/Adoption
SHAYE BREWER
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in California and Nevada, specializing in individual and group therapy. I have ove... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LCSW
Female
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in California and Nevada, specializing in individual and group therapy. I have over 20 years of experience providing services t... More
Bakersfield, CA
Foster Care/Adoption
MELISSA THOMAS
Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in TN and licensed in California and Tennessee. I received my t... More
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Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Female
Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in TN and licensed in California and Tennessee. I received my training from Western Theological Seminary gra... More
Bakersfield, CA
Foster Care/Adoption
RACHEL CONNELLY
Each of us has our own story and sometimes our experiences leaves us feeling confused, frightened, sad, and often tremendously iso... More
Therapist
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LMFT
Female
Each of us has our own story and sometimes our experiences leaves us feeling confused, frightened, sad, and often tremendously isolated. I believe therapy can unravel harmful ... More
Bakersfield, CA
Foster Care/Adoption
ROCHELLE BARD
I am a Licensed Clinician in California, with over three decades of clinical experience. I specialize in culturally competent, Chr... More
Therapist
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LCSW
Female
I am a Licensed Clinician in California, with over three decades of clinical experience. I specialize in culturally competent, Christian-integrated, strength-based therapy. My... More
Bakersfield, CA
Foster Care/Adoption
ERLYNN CABARLES
Hello and thank you so much for having enough courage and honesty to take the first big step. My name is Erlynn Cabarles, LCSW and... More
Therapist
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LCSW
Female
Hello and thank you so much for having enough courage and honesty to take the first big step. My name is Erlynn Cabarles, LCSW and I have a Master’s in Social Work from SFSU... More
Bakersfield, CA
Foster Care/Adoption
KRISTY LAMAR
Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and graduated with my Masters from the University of Southern California in 2014. I work... More
Therapist
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LCSW
Female
Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and graduated with my Masters from the University of Southern California in 2014. I work with people who are struggling with their se... More
Bakersfield, CA
Foster Care/Adoption
AHILA MUTHAIYA
Welcome! I’m Ahila Muthaiya, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate and personali... More
Nurse Practitioner
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PMHNP
Female
Welcome! I’m Ahila Muthaiya, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized mental health care. With specialized expe... More
Bakersfield, CA
Foster Care/Adoption
SARAH ROBILOTTA
Hello. I am a California Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor that is living in Florida. I am also licensed in Florida and Ida... More
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LMHC|LPCC
Female
Hello. I am a California Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor that is living in Florida. I am also licensed in Florida and Idaho. I have worked in the mental health field ... More
Bakersfield, CA
Foster Care/Adoption
MARLA BOURGEA
I am a therapist with over 18 years of experience working with children, teens, and young adults from diverse backgrounds. Through... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Female
I am a therapist with over 18 years of experience working with children, teens, and young adults from diverse backgrounds. Throughout my career, I have worked in adolescent re... More
Bakersfield, CA
Foster Care/Adoption
FARIA ALAMKHEL
I provide individual and family therapy with a trauma-informed, culturally attuned approach. My work weaves together evidence-base... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LCSW
Female
I provide individual and family therapy with a trauma-informed, culturally attuned approach. My work weaves together evidence-based methods like EMDR, CBT, and psychodynamics ... More
Bakersfield, CA
Foster Care/Adoption
LESLIE BIRDWHISTELL
Hi there, I'm Leslie. Do you often find yourself overwhelmed by the demands of a busy life? Maybe you feel like something is "off"... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LICSW|LCSW
Female
Hi there, I'm Leslie. Do you often find yourself overwhelmed by the demands of a busy life? Maybe you feel like something is "off" that you cannot quite identify. You may feel... More
Bakersfield, CA
Foster Care/Adoption

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
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Mental Health Services in Bakersfield, California

Bakersfield, California, a vibrant city in the heart of Kern County, hosts a diverse population of over 380,000 residents. Known for its rich cultural heritage, Bakersfield also boasts the breathtaking Sequoia National Forest as a nearby landmark.

Key Mental-Health Concerns for Bakersfield Residents

Bakersfield residents often grapple with depression, anxiety, and substance abuse, reflecting state-level trends as noted by the CDC. Kern County also has a significant number of individuals struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Access to Care & Providers in Bakersfield

Access to mental health services in Bakersfield, California, is facilitated by both public and private providers. The Kern County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services offer crisis lines and community-based services. There are also numerous private mental health therapists in Bakersfield, California, providing tailored care.

Therapies & Specialties

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are widely available in Bakersfield.
  • EMDR and other trauma-focused care therapies are offered by numerous licensed therapists in Bakersfield, California.
  • Unique local offerings include bilingual care, e-therapy options, and specialized support for veterans.

Local Policies & Stressors

The oil and agricultural industries in Bakersfield can exert unique stressors on its residents. Additionally, high cost-of-living and remote-work challenges common in California may impact mental health.

Take the Next Step

Start your journey towards mental health treatment in Bakersfield, California. Find a licensed therapist in Bakersfield, California that can provide the support you need.